Auto Parts Yard Tech

Job Title: Auto Parts Yard Tech

Reports To: Yard Manager

Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Location: U Pull It 49 Hopkins (49 Hopkins Street Buffalo NY, 14220)

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Saturday as needed

Compensation: $20-23/hr, based on skills and experience

The Auto Parts Yard Tech is responsible for accurately locating, identifying, and removing parts from salvaged vehicles, ensuring that parts are properly identified, organized, and prepared for sale to customers. The position requires a strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Clean and prepare the job site and yard in a tidy and safe manner.
• Locate vehicle part that is designated on the work order.
• Prepare vehicles for dismantling, remove fluids such as gas or oil from vehicles, disconnect battery, airbags, and any other electrical component.
• Remove parts from vehicles to be sold to customers, in a timely and safety conscious manner.
• May use a variety of hand and power tools to remove usable parts and components, such as engines, transmissions, wheels, tires & interior parts.
• Inspect parts for quality and defects, and ensure pulled parts are clean before customer pickup/delivery/shipment.
• Move vehicles and parts without damaging vehicles, parts, property, or injuring personnel.
• May be required to operate equipment (i.e. Forklift, Bobcat, Forktruck, Loader).
• Reduce waste by identifying usable and non-usable parts.
• Adhere to safety regulations, environmental regulations, and company policies while performing duties.
• Ensuring all equipment is properly inspected and following proper lifting and handling techniques to prevent injury.
• Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Reports any issues to their manager.
• Other duties/tasks as assigned by management.

• High School degree or equivalent preferred.
• Being able to operate bobcats, forklifts, and loaders is a plus.
• 1-year automotive mechanic experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Quick learner who can follow directions.
• Good communication skills.
• Team player.
• Organized, consistent, and good at multitasking.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must be able to remain in and operate equipment in a shop or dismantling area.
• Work in an area equipped with drain tables, forklifts, chain hoists, and other tools as needed.
• Move about a salvage yard.
• Ability to use both hands regularly with enough dexterity to safely operate basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift, move, and carry objects and materials up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Expected work hours are based on role and location.
• Ability to work occasional overtime as needed as determined by the employee's supervisor.

• Medical & Dental (70% employer paid)
• Flexible Spending Account (Out of pocket)
• Vision Insurance (Out of pocket)
• 401(k) (with 2.5% company match)
• Aflac Services (Out of pocket)
• Life Insurance (25k paid through the company)
• 8.5 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Safety Toe Boot Reimbursement Annually, Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement Annually

Metalico is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.